Care Package Program

The Vietnamese American Uniformed Services Association (VAUSA) established the Care Package program to enhance morale of VAUSA members, especially those who are deployed to Hostile/Danger or Combat zones. Once notified and with VAUSA Executive Director’s concurrence, the Deputy Director of Logistics will send out a care package (cost $35 to $50 and postage fees). The Deputy Director of Logistics will need to keep track of all the receipts for the care packages sent and report to get reimburse.

Eligibility

VAUSA members in good standing

Deploying to Danger/Hostile/Combat Zones

Procedure

Member contacts the Deputy Director of Logistics or Executive Director to provide pertinent information

Rank/Rate Name, Service

Period of deployment (from MM/YY to MM/YY)

Location in general (Afghanistan, Iraq, etc…

APO/FPO address

Member notifies the Deputy Director of Logistics or Executive Director once the package has been received; provides a photo of member with package for media release on FB and website

Suggested Care Package Contents

Instant Vietnamese Noodles (Phở Gà, Phở Bò, Hủ Tiếu)

Instant Vietnamese Cafe

Vietnamese Beef Jerky/Squid (Khô Bò, Khô Mực)

Hoisin Sauce/Hot Sauce

Dried Plums (Xí Muội)

DVD (Asia DVD or Paris by Night DVD)

Chopsticks/Soup spoon/Bowl

Others Vietnamese culture items

Sponsorship

Contact the Deputy Director of Logistics or Executive Director to get the APO/FPO address of member

Ship items directly to member

Send items to the Deputy Director of Logistics for further distribution

Cash or check are always welcome

Public Relation

Sponsorship and information about Care Package Program will be widely distributed on Facebook, website, and community media